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More than 190 world leaders have committed to 17 Sustainable Development Goals that will help us fight extreme poverty, end inequality, and fix climate change across the world. If we want to have a chance at achieving these goals of a more equitable and sustainable world, we'll need your help because of the unique role you play in the social sector.

Learn how the use of LLCs (limited liability companies) in fiscal sponsorship can provide benefits of 501c3 status to nonprofit startup projects while limiting the fiscal sponsor’s liability, from attorneys Steven R. Chiodini and Gregory L. Colvin.

Learn how to avoid some common mistakes in fundraising from individuals and take away specific language to make a strong ask, with Laurene Francois, Training Director at the Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training (GIFT).

Linda Jo Doctor, Program Officer of W.K. Kellogg Foundation, talks about the foundation's overall funding efforts, with an emphasis on its Healthy Kids Initiative, which aims to provide children with the healthy food they need for optimal development.

Your business idea has some charitable aspects. Are they enough to qualify for nonprofit status? If so, should you still start a nonprofit? Get answers and guidance from Erin Bradrick, Senior Counsel of NEO Law Group.

Learn about Doris Duke Charitable Foundation’s arts grantmaking and its resources to help organizations explore innovative ways of developing audiences. This session includes a short demonstration on how to use Foundation Directory Online to identify other arts funders.

Discussion of the fiscal sponsorship arrangement under which a charitable project without 501(c)(3) status might benefit from the tax-exempt status and administrative support of a sponsoring organization.

Veteran fundraiser John F. O'Kane, CFRE, discusses how to create a business plan and to structure a program plan to enhance your organization's effectiveness. Part 4 of The Foundation Center's Webinar Series for Nonprofit Startup Organizations.